At the plate: In what was likely Scott Podsednik’s swan song with the Rockies, the outfielder went 2-for-4 with a double. Clint Barmes regained his stroke, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.

Omar Quintanilla, who made the club as a utility infielder, hit a triple, but was thrown about 5 feet from home plate when third-base coach Rich Dauer waved Quintanilla around home, looking for an inside-the-park home run.

On the mound: Starter Jorge De La Rosa, now scheduled to start the Rockies’ second regular-season home game against the Phillies on April 11, had his best outing of spring.
With superb fastball command and a deceptive changeup, he held the White Sox to one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings, striking out nine. He gave up seven hits, but only a double by Jim Thome was clubbed hard.

“I don’t really care about the strikeouts,” De La Rosa said. “I just wanted to pitch good with fastball command. I felt much better with my rhythm today.”

Closer candidate Manuel Corpas threw one clean inning, striking out one. His spring ERA rests at 1.00. Manager Clint Hurdle said that he’s already picked his closer – either Corpas or Huston Street — but won’t announce his decision until Thursday. However, there are growing indications that Street is going to get the job.

In the field: With De La Rosa keeping the ball low in the zone, the Rockies infield was kept busy. The Rockies turned four double plays today.

Up next: The Rockies travel to Surprise, Ariz. to play the Royals. It is the Rockies’ final trip up to the Phoenix area for a Cactus League game.
Scheduled Rockies starter: Aaron Cook
Scheduled Royals starter: Gil Meche.